MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE, ILLINOIS

HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2015

CALL TO ORDER – Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Krzeminski called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. City Clerk Sweeney called the Roll of those physically present as follows:

ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Krzeminski

Alderman Pondelicek Alderman Jasinski

Alderman Michalczyk Alderman Von Drasek

Alderman McDermott Alderman Musillami Clerk Sweeney

Also Present: City Admin. Paul, Police Chief Ford, City Attorney Peck, Asst. Admin. Peterson, Fin. Dir. Drazner, Deputy Clerk Carey, ESDA Coord. Norman.

OMNIBUS AGENDA

1. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes – January 14, 2015.

2. Statement of Bills submitted for payment through January 28, 2015: $225,886.08.

3. Ald. Musillami moved to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC

4. Dean Angelopoulos stated that he sent a detailed email to Council members explaining the process of naming his establishment iVape Bar – due to lack of domain name accessibility. It is not a bar; it is strictly a retail store. Loitering is discouraged but customers must be afforded the necessity of sampling products. There is no seating; people under age 18 are not allowed entry. It is economically unfeasible to operate a store without those provisions. Tobacco products have been available for hundreds of years. Regarding lack of sampling for online sales, those sales originate in brick and mortar stores. He stated that C-side Tobacco is currently using the same method. He has further research available upon request – pulic opinion polls, etc. He himself is an ex-smoker and acknowledges the deleterious effects of cigarette smoke. He asked Council to adopt an amendment similar to Cook County and the City of Chicago which is sensible and fair. Use of vapor devices is prohibited in all areas where smoking is prohibited with the exception of retail electronic stores. Such stores are issued a retail tobacco sampler license which differentiates them from a regular tobacco store. Vapor does not migrate through the air like smoke does. He urged passage of the amendment and provided copies for review. He believes his business will be an asset to the community. The Mayor thanked him for his presentation.

5. Matt Maloney, Respiratory Health Associates, spoke in support of the ordinance. He stated that e-cigarerettes have not been proven safe; studies have shown that passive second-hand exposure of vapors is evident and that nine carcinogens, including formaldehyde, are present. The City should not take a step backward in approving ecigarette ordinances.

6. Kelly Dehler, 736 Barton Road, Countryside, asked about plans to rebate real estate taxes to 2007 levels. The Mayor responded that in December 2013 the City Council decided to abate the entire amount of real estate taxes previously attributed to residents. There is no rebate of taxes but going forward residents will not be taxed at all.

MAYOR’S REPORT

7. Mayor Krzeminski stated that the Police Department conducted another round of tobacco compliance of local stores and found no violations. Last year a few establishments were in violation and received citations; this year all establishments are compliant.

8. Congratulations to the Public Works Department for collecting all available scrap metal for which the City received approximately $3,600. Many thanks.

9. Mayor Krzeminski attended the West Cook County Solid Waste Agency meeting. He stated that the City does not pay for waste pickup, however, transfer fees and toll truck fees have increased. Municipalities will be asked to increase their fees. If private waste disposal increases are sought, residents should ask for documentation of same.

CITY CLERK’S REPORT – no report.

TREASURER’S REPORT -no report.

COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION REPORTS FOR DISCUSSION,

CONSIDERATION AND, IF SO DETERMINED, ACTION UPON:

10. Economic Development Committee – Alderman McDermott sought consideration of an ordinance amending the Smoke Free Act definitions – for indoor use of electronic cigarettes. Ald. Musillami moved to adopt the Ordinance as presented, seconded by

Ald. Von Drasek and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0. Ald. Von Drased stated that the children in the area are against this proposition; there is no safe level of nicotine. Mayor Krzeminski stated that ecigarettes are not allowed in hospitals and are not needed in the community. Ald. McDermott thanked both gentlemen for making their presentations.

Ald. Musillami stated that C-Side Tobacco Store should be reviewed.

Clerk Sweeney declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 15-5-O.

11. Ald. McDermott sought consideration of an ordinance approving a First Amendment to the RDA with Countryside Partners, LLC – re: Lot 3B in the City Center for Chick-Fil-A. Ald. Musillami moved to adopt the Ordinance as presented, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

Clerk Sweeney declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 15-06-O.

Finance Committee – Interim Treasurer Drazner – no report.

Human Resources Committee – Alderman Pondelicek – no report.

Infrastructure Committee – Alderman Michalczyk – no report.

12. License Committee – Alderman Musillami stated that special events taking place are for Mainstreet Liquor, at the Holiday Inn, the Annual Wine & Food Gala on 3-22-15; and BEDS Plus Care, Inc. held a fundraiser at Holiday Inn on 1-25-15.

Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals – City Attorney Peck – no report.

Police Committee – Alderman Pondelicek -no report.

Recreation Committee – Alderman Jasinski – no report.

Water Committee – Alderman Von Drasek – no report.

13. Flagg Creek Advisory Board – Alderman Von Drasek sought consideration to allow Video Gaming at Flagg Creek Golf Course. This matter was discussed at the January Advisory Board meeting. Several questions were raised. After discussion, it was agreed to move forward with three machines for a period of five years; the machines would be available during normal business hours; use by children is prohibited. Video gaming machines would bring additional revenue to the golf course and would be available during inclement weather. Ald. Pondelicek moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Musillami and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT – no report.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT -no report.

STAFF REPORTS

14. City Engineer Fitzgerald (absent) – Asst. Admin. Ms. Peterson sought consideration to waive the bidding process for purchase of proposed City Wide Roadway LED Luminaire Replacements. Time is essential for the process; plus the City will receive a 15% bonus coupon worth an additional $12,000 if work is completed by April 1. Three manufacturers are participarting in the RFP for the benefit of the City. Ald. McDermott moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Musillami and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0. The Mayor stated that this will lower the City’s electrical bill by $76,000.

15. Ms. Peterson sought consideration to waive bidding process for installation of proposed City Wide Roadway LED Replacements. Lyons & Pinner is a very reputable firm that has been the City’s maintenance contractor for over 30 years. Ald. Von Drasek moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Musillami and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

16. Ms. Peterson sought consideration to grant relief from special event sign regulations to Mainstreet Wine & Spirits. The current regulation allows special event signs to be put up for 40 days. Mainstreet would like to have this banner up for the entire year without removing it. Ald. Von Drasek moved to approve, seconded by Ald.Musillami and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0. The Mayor stated that an exception to the regulation may be made for this 30-year old City business.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

28. Mayor Krzeminski sought a motion to recess to Executive Session under Section 21c of the Open Meetings Act for the purpose of discussing executive session minutes of 1-14-15 and Recreation Committee of 9-10-14, discussion of litigation – Section 2(c)(11), Personnel 2(c)(1) and real estate 2(c)(5). Ald. McDermott moved to recess to Executive Session, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

Mayor Krzeminski declared the meeting recessed at 8:06 p.m.

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The Regular City Council meeting returned to Open Sessionwith the same members present at 9:11 p.m.

Ald. Musillami moved to approve the Executive Session minutes of 1-14-15 as presented, seconded by Ald. Jasinski and carried by Roll Call vote -6/0/0.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to discuss, Ald. Jasinski moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried by Roll Call vote -6/0/0.

Mayor Krzeminski declared the meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m.

fp SHARON SWEENEY, CITY CLERK